Ongoing Religious Education is vital to the faith formation
of our children. The purpose of Religious Education classes
is to help the children, along with their parents, to grow
in their Catholic Faith and in their love of God. We use a
curriculum that teaches them about what we believe as
Catholics as we move through the Liturgical Year. It
invites them to love as Jesus did and to live His message
each day. Classes are offered during the school year 
September through May. Our Anglo Community meets on Sundays
from 10:45 a.m. until Noon. Our Hispanic Community meets on
Thursday evenings from 6:45 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. We use a
bilingual program in order to meet the needs of the children
and the need of their parents to understand what it is the
children are studying.

First Communion and Reconciliation:

Preparation to receive ones First Communion and First
Reconciliation is for children in the second grade who have
already been baptized. Children must be enrolled and
participating in Religious Education classes beginning in
September of their Second Grade Year. Preparation takes
place both at home with their family and in their class. If
your child is older than a second grader and has not yet
received these Sacraments, please call to make arrangements
for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults with the
adaptations for children  known as RCIC. These
requirements are for both our Anglo and Hispanic
Communities. We use a bilingual curriculum from the same
publisher that provides our ongoing Religious Education
program.

This program gives children a more intense look at Jesus
using Adoration, receiving of the Sacraments, music, crafts,
games, Bible stories, and snack time each day. We always
need help in all areas of the program, so volunteers are
always welcome!! VBS is a week long program for
children ages 4  12. It takes place in July, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until Noon. Our
goal for each child who attends is to create excitement for
learning more about Jesus, for knowing His love for them,
and for being Catholic.

HELP
WANTEDThere is always
room for more people to get involved in Faith Formation. If you
have a talent to share or a desire to help in some way please
contact the office at 503-357-2989.

RECYCLE THOSE OLD
CELL PHONES AND INK CARTRIDGES!

The Children's Religious Ed Program
recycles ink cartridges and old cell phones. Please
bring them to the Faith Formation office on Sundays or to the parish
office during the week. Ask your friends, co-workers and relatives
for their old cell phones and empty ink cartridges from both inkjet
and laser printers. Let's help recycle in yet another way and keep
these items out of our landfills. You will not only be conscious of
what is good for the earth, but also be supporting an ongoing
fundraiser for the Religious Ed Program. Spread
the word!!!! Thanks for your support!